Amari is a student, advocate, and creative with a strong passion for urban planning, public transit, urban design, and enhancing the pedestrian experience. As an extroverted and driven individual, his mission is to amplify the voices of those who often go unheard, particularly transit riders.

Across Canada, transit users face persistent inefficiencies and inconveniences—issues that typically arise from a lack of attention to detail and care, disparities rarely experienced by motorists sharing the same infrastructure. Amari believes it is time to challenge this imbalance and advocate for meaningful change in how we prioritize pedestrians and reimagine mobility in our communities.

Noah is a high school student from Kitchener, who is excited to be a part of the MTSO team. As a former resident of Calgary and a current resident of Waterloo Region, he hopes to make an impact on transit in Kitchener and Waterloo as City Lead. Within his role, he plans to improve transit accessibility and foster better, more connected communities for the twin cities.

In his free time, Noah enjoys exploring ways to design systems that make urban spaces more liveable and efficient. Recently, he wrote comments to Guelph City Council in support of a Guelph to Cambridge rail link, and requested the council to advance this project which is currently in its planning stage.

Mohammed Odat is a passionate transit advocate who lives and breathes public transportation. As someone who doesn’t own a car, reliable and accessible transit is essential to his daily life. He understands firsthand how well-planned transit can empower individuals and strengthen communities across Southern Ontario.

With a background in software development, stakeholder engagement, and leadership, Mohammed brings both technical expertise and a strong ability to connect with people. As a Residence Assistant at the University of Guelph, he supported over 40 first-year students, fostering community and advocating for their needs—experience that translates directly to engaging with transit riders and decision-makers.

In his role as an Event Coordinator for the North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN), Mohammed organized dynamic events that sparked dialogue and engagement—skills he brings to transit outreach and community-based advocacy at MTSO.

Mohammed also takes a data-driven approach to problem-solving. At Bruce Power, he worked on optimizing mission-critical applications and collaborating across teams to improve performance and efficiency. These experiences shape his approach to transit policy: grounded in evidence, focused on outcomes, and informed by the real-world challenges of riders. Mohammed is deeply committed to improving public transit and helping create systems that work better for everyone.

As a lifelong resident of Durham Region and an active Durham Region Transit (DRT) rider, Mary is deeply passionate about advocating for public transit that reflects the needs of riders and supports the local community.

Her commitment is driven by firsthand experience, with a focus on ensuring accessible, reliable, and equitable transit solutions for all.

Hayden is a transportation planner and passionate transit advocate based in Markham, Ontario. Hayden studied Urban and Regional Planning at Toronto Metropolitan University and graduated with a specialization in transportation planning and minors in economics and geography.

He’s worked at multiple municipalities and transit agencies, with experience in transit planning, policy research, and community outreach. Whether it’s analyzing GO Train dwell times or chatting with riders at bus stops, he’s all about making transit better, more reliable, and more accessible in the GTHA, especially in York Region.